Episode 14

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4th Dec 2023

Guest: Paul Carter, Nixon Historian & Author

It’s a deep dive into the life of former President Richard Nixon on this week's episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar. Hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence sit down with author and attorney Paul Carter as he discusses his new book, Richard Nixon: California's Native Son. Join them as they explore Nixon's upbringing in Southern California, shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of his life before the Watergate scandal.

Discover Nixon as a young and well-liked individual, unraveling the causes he passionately advocated for as he matured. Through their conversation, Carter provides captivating insights into what drove him to chronicle the President's life and invites listeners to reconsider their perception of Nixon. Was it simply a personality flaw that ultimately led to the downfall of his presidency? It’s another thought-provoking episode, recorded live at Skip Paige's Little Bar in the heart of the Coachella Valley universe. Prepare for an engaging exploration of Nixon's life and legacy that might just reshape your understanding of this intriguing figure in American history.

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Big Conversations, Little Bar
Hosted by Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, get up close and personal with fascinating people who live in and visit the Coachella Valley and have made an impact on the region's economy, culture and global appeal as a leading tourism destination.
The series is now in its sixth season and has just launched its third year of production as it reaches the 100th episode mark in the first quarter of 2025! Many thanks to our outstanding listeners from throughout the Golden State, North America and around the world. And, a very special note of gratitude to our friends Skip Paige and Kate Spates for hosting us at Little Bar in Palm Desert, CA, and to Chairman Garry Kief, Digital Content Whiz Leanne McNeil and all the fine staff at the McCallum Theatre, without whose sponsorship this program would not be made possible to bring you every single week. Please support these enterprises as doing so helps support our ability to deliver hours of entertainment each month to our loyal followers.

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